The student will take part in the development of experiments and hands-on activities based on the ongoing projects at House of Science. This means that the student will prepare and perform oral presentations, as well as practical demonstrations, supported by appropriate visual media (Power Point presentations, posters etc). The course could include the development of laboratory experiments. Planning and performance of informative guided tours is another part of the course. Literature about Science communication and Teaching science is included and will be provided. A certain level of information searching is also part of the course.
FBB3140 Practical Didactics - House of Science 10.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Information for research students about course offerings
Once per semester
Application to be sent by e-mail to (lena.gumaelius@vetenskapenhus.se) not later than Aug. 20, for fall course and Dec 15 for spring course
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FBB3140 (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop the practical pedagogic skills of research students from the School of Biotechnology. The course will give insight into how to employ pedagogic methods to share biotechnology knowledge in an efficient way through oral presentations, seminars, guided tours, practical demonstrations etc. After completed course the PhD students should have gained methodology and confidence as a scientific presenter. The course aims to prepare PhD students for future requirements to perform scientific presentations, and give seminars in an informative and “selling” manner.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Enrolled research student at theSchool of Biotechnology
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
As suggested by the course leader
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Examination is based on an oral examination by the examiner about the practical pedagogic methods that was used. A written report, describing the pedagogical efforts used and including an interview-based evaluation of how the information was received by the target group, is required as part of the examination.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Lena Gumelius, lena.gumelius@vetenskapenskus.se, tel +46 8 55378455